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T50 YSH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 YSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 89,230 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 85,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 80,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 73,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 63,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both ,n/s lens retaining clip broken rb501 x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 -4mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,516 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,654 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,653 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,484 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear joint deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear joint deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,301 miles

suspect moulding bulge on both front tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,462 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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T50 YSH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T50 YSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T50 YSH registered?

T50 YSH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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